House of Commons
Future Business for Wednesday 26 March 2014
Notes:
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
THURSDAY 27 MARCH
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.05am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.15amQuestions to the Church Commissioners, the Public Accounts Commission and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Backbench Business
BACKGROUND TO AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE HIGH COURT JUDGMENT ON JOHN DOWNEY
Mark Durkan
Mr Nigel Dodds
Lady Hermon
Naomi Long
Ms Margaret Ritchie
Dr William McCrea
Jim ShannonDr Alasdair McDonnellDavid Simpson
Sammy WilsonMr Gregory CampbellMr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
Ian PaisleyMr Laurence Robertson
That this House has considered the background to and implications of the High Court judgment on John Downey.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of public petitions
Crossing at Gipsy Lane, Leicester: Keith Vaz
Adjournment debate
Mental health care for older people in Lincolnshire: Stephen Phillips
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmLocal Authority Parking Enforcement, Seventh Report from the Transport Committee, HC 118, and the Government response, HC 970
Access to Ports, Eighth Report from the Transport Committee, HC 266, and the Government response, HC 1083
Notes:
The subjects for both debates were chosen by the Liaison Committee.
The sitting will last for three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
Subjects proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.
FRIDAY 28 MARCH
The House is not sitting on Friday 28 March. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Housing Benefit and Universal Credit in the Social Housing Sector (Regular Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Lavery
MONDAY 31 MARCH
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Afterwards
Wales Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
Fourth Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee, on the Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Wales Bill, HC 962, and the Government response which has been deposited in the Library.
Adjournment debate
Planning and the green belt in Walsall South: Valerie Vaz
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
CHAMBER
Private Business
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Mr Christopher Chope
Andy Slaughter
On Second Reading of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
Notes:
Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20). For further information see Private Bills pages.
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Health
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health
Afterwards
Regulation of Gambling Advertising: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jake Berry
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the advertising of gambling on broadcast media before the watershed; and for connected purposes.
Finance (No.2) Bill: Second Reading
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Angus Brendan MacNeil
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Notes:
This is normally used as a holding title.
Opposition Day (unallotted half-day): Subject to be announced.
Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Backbench Business: Subjects for debate to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
The House is not sitting on Friday 4 April. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
TUESDAY 8 APRIL
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Hugh Bayley
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Notes:
This is normally used as a holding title.
WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Bill Wiggin
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Notes:
This is normally used as a holding title.
TUESDAY 29 APRIL
CHAMBER
Safe and Sanctuary Rooms (Exemption from Spare Room Subsidy): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alison Seabeck
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to exempt social housing tenants occupying properties with safe and sanctuary rooms from the Housing Benefit and Universal Credit (Size Criteria) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
Alison Seabeck has withdrawn her notice of motion that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Greg Mulholland
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Notes:
This is normally used as a holding title.
FRIDAY 9 MAY
The House is not sitting on Friday 9 May. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [24 January]
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
FRIDAY 16 MAY
The House is not sitting on Friday 16 May. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Young Apprenticeships Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Dominic Raab
Selective Licensing (Housing Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Graham Jones
Mental Health Outcomes (Measurement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Robert Buckland
Adventure and Gap Year Activity Companies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kate Green
Decarbonisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Murray
Permitted Development (Basements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Licensed Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles (Closed Circuit Television) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: George Freeman
Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
Community Hospitals Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Charlie Elphicke
Gibraltar (Marine Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Morris
Local Government Boundary Commission (Public Representations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Pugh
Investment Management (Fiduciary Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Phil Wilson
Driving Offences (Review of Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Susan Elan Jones
Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Collins
Freedom of Information (Private Healthcare Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris
Face Coverings (Prohibition) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [28 February]
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
National Service Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Regulation of the Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Corbyn
Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Employment Opportunities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Asylum (Time Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Foreign Nationals (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Notes:
Queen’s Consent was signified on 13 September 2013.
FRIDAY 6 JUNE
The House is not sitting on Friday 6 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Jobs Guarantee Scheme (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Drink Driving (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Driving Whilst Disqualified (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Causing Death by Driving Whilst Disqualified Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Domestic Violence (Legal Framework) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Elfyn Llwyd
High Cost Credit Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12 July]
Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Animal Welfare (Electronic Collar) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Matthew Offord
Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Hate Crime (People with Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
Gangmasters Licensing Authority (Extension of Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy Sawford
Zero Hours Contracts Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy Sawford
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nick Smith
Co-operative and Social Enterprise (Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Dobbin
Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Julian Huppert
Brown Hare (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir John Randall
Contaminated Blood (Support for Infected and Bereaved Persons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Tom Clarke
Energy in Buildings Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Caton
FRIDAY 13 JUNE
The House is not sitting on Friday 13 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
United Kingdom Register of Places Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Electoral Register (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Regulation of Refractive Eye Surgery Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John McDonnell
FRIDAY 20 JUNE
The House is not sitting on Friday 20 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
National Insurance (Renaming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ben Gummer
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
1. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Ballot Paper) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 16 July 2013, be approved.
2. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 4 November 2013, be approved.
3. DANGEROUS DRUGS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 31 October 2013, be approved.
4. CALLING OF AMENDMENTS AT THE END OF DEBATE (AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS)
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
That Standing Order No. 33 (Calling of amendments at the end of debate) shall be repealed and the following Standing Order made–
‘Amendments to address in answer to the Queen’s Speech
(1) In respect of a motion for an address in answer to Her Majesty’s Speech, the Speaker may select up to three amendments of which notice has been given.
(2) No amendment may be selected before the penultimate day of the debate on such a motion.
(3) If, on the last day on which such a motion is debated in the House, an amendment to it proposed by the Leader of the Opposition shall have been disposed of at or after the expiration of the time for opposed business, any second amendment selected by the Speaker may thereupon be moved, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.’.
Amendment (a)
Mr Charles Walker
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Thomas Docherty
Nic Dakin
Sir Roger Gale
Helen Goodman
Mr James GrayTom GreatrexJohn Hemming
Mr David NuttallMartin VickersMr Graham Brady
Jenny ChapmanMs Angela EagleMr Dave Watts
Mr Peter BoneMr Christopher ChopeMr Philip Hollobone
Mr John Baron
Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House considers that the Speaker should retain the discretion allowed by the current Standing Orders in respect of the selection of amendments to the Address in answer to the Queen’s Speech.’.
Relevant documents:
Exchange of correspondence between the Leader of the House and the Chair of the Procedure Committee, published on the Procedure Committee’s website (http://goo.gl/SKvjfP).
5. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.
6. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the making of provision about income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty land tax and stamp duty reserve tax.
7. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: MONEY
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the Act, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other enactment.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
8. PUBLIC BODIES
Secretary Owen Paterson
That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the Committee on Agricultural Valuation) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.
9. SOCIAL SECURITY
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Statutory Sick Pay Percentage Threshold (Revocations, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
10. TAX CREDITS
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Reviews and Appeals Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
11. TAX CREDITS
Nicky Morgan
That the draft Tax Credits (Late Appeals) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
12. POLICE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
13. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
14. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
15. LICENCES AND LICENSING
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
16. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Uruguay) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
17. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
18. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
19. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
20. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (British Virgin Islands) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
21. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
22. DANGEROUS DRUGS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Ketamine etc.) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. ENERGY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
24. COUNTY COURT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft County Court Remedies Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. EUROPEAN UNION
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol thereto on matters specific to Aircraft Equipment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland Combined Authority Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. CONSUMER RIGHTS BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
See amendment papers, pages 1829-30, 1833, 1835-36 and 1837-39 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
28. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
29. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY
Secretary Vince Cable
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in respect of certain British Business Bank programmes, sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative total of £100 million in respect of the Business Angel Co-investment Fund; and sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative £380 million in respect of the Start-Up Loans programme.
30. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, SCOTLAND
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. MERCHANT SHIPPING
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33. DEREGULATION BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
See amendment paper, page 1841 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).